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In reply to the discussion: How is Everyone Here Coping? I'm find it very hard these days.. [View all]KoKo
(84,711 posts)and all we can grow in our rocky part is to find patch of sun...good mulch and compost in one spot...but last year we had a great crop of Cherry Tomatoes that kept the salads going, plus some Basil, Oregano. Our trees have grown in and there's only patches of light...but, we make do with what we have and buying from our local supplier who does organic.
We actually had a better more productive Garden Crop when we lived in Connecticut years ago. the soil was filled with rocks which we had to dig out...but what was under there was good earth and we had more light in our yard. Grew wonderful Tomatoes (Big Boys, Better Boys) and Collards, Spinach, Green Beans and loads of wonderful tasting Zuchinni and Yellow Squash (that's before the hybridization made both the Zuchinni and Yellow Squash into the hard bitter stuff that they now are).
I find it funny that in Connecticut with shorter growing season we did better with native soil than here. But, we are happy we have the organic gardening sources. And our Cherry Tomatoes and herbs are a nice addition.